Michael Mason Salon

First of all this isn’t an owner managed salon it’s a «rent-​a-​chair» salon where the stylist manage their own schedules and apparently make their own rules. I called in to see if there was someone who was good with fine textured hair and the stylist who answers the phone says she is. First, why is a stylist answering the phone? Second, I should have known better.
I get there and find out that my stylist only takes cash. Really? In the era of Square and Blue Pay? And there’s a big to-​do about the salon running my credit card. The stylist goes on and on about how her clients all know that she takes cash and she does it to keep her prices down (which aren’t that low by the way)… and we all know it’s to avoid paying taxes, so spare me.
Then she rags on my current haircut which was awesome before it grew out, and done by an amazing stylist in Chicago. Her haircut is mediocre. I have to do a few touch ups for stray pieces at home and the layers are stringy and untamable. I’ve been flat ironing or wearing a ponytail for the last month.
The credit card bit would have been a deal-​breaker alone, but the crappy hair cut puts the cherry on top.

My stylist, Mark Mason rocks. I have referred friends and every stylist in the salon seems to be an artist. Mark has been my stylist for over 10 years. You won’t ever be sorry you had your hair done here. It’s the best salon in Sac.

I’ve been coming here for several months now. I’ve postponed writing a review because I feel like I found a secret and I’m afraid to share because its too good to be true! I absolutely love what Cynthia does with my hair. She totally gets how to cut hair so it looks good even if you do nothing at all to it. And Trisha, the receptionist, is so amazing too. She always makes you feel a warm welcome the minute you step in the door and helps you find just the right product. I know there’s other wonderful staff working there but I haven’t learned everyone’s names yet. I’m always leaving this place feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. They bring out the best in my hair. And when you’re having a great hair day, nothing stands in your way of conquering the world! Great service, beautiful salon, in a down to earth atmosphere. I couldn’t be happier!

Danielle is fantastic! She does the best color and always gives me a great style. AND she gives an amazing scalp massage! You feel and look like a million bucks when you leave

I love Kim Kirtlan! She gets five stars. Michael Mason salon is great too, but I mainly moved here to follow Kim from her old salon. Everyone is hip, fun, and extremely professional. They know their stuff and will not let you leave looking like a fool. Plus, it is right next to Rick’s Dessert Diner. Yum!

Cynthia is absolutely wonderful! I have been going to her for about 8 years now. Throughout most of that time I have not lived in Sacramento, moving around from Berkeley to Paris to New York, where I now live. However, no matter where I am I always wait to get my hair done by Cynthia when I come home for a visit.
Cynthia understands hair so well. She knows exactly how my hair works and how it falls and gives me a cut that is not only fun and cute, but also practical for my day to day life. I have tried a few expensive New York City salons and always find that even though I leave the salon loving my new hair, it never holds when I am doing it on my own and often falls awkwardly. I have never had that problem with Cynthia and that is why I rely on her to style my hair when I come back home. Cynthia also always seems to know exactly what I want even when I cannot verbalize it myself. In fact, I don’t give her much direction and always have complete faith that I will leave loving my hair and knowing that it will hold up on its own when I am left to my own devices to style it. Cynthia also cuts and colors the hair of my mom, sister, and brother-​in-​law. She even did our hair for my sister’s wedding and we all could not have been happier. Not only did she do a fabulous job styling our hair, but the hairstyles held up through a long and hot day and night with a great deal of dancing involved. Cynthia has become a close friend of the family and I wouldn’t trust my hair with anyone else!

I love Kim Kirtlan for coloring. She knows what looks good and is easy to talk to. She always does a fabulous job, gives a great neck massage and uses oh so luscious hair products. It feels like a spa day!

My five stars is for my hair guru Kim Kirtlan, i can’t comment on the actual salon as i don’t know it too well yet. It’s nice and relaxing, and clean AND i love the location (golden bear is right next door) and it’s a block away from my eyebrow guru.
I followed Kim her from her last salon which i won’t give a mention here.
I have very long, very thick hair and don’t trust many to cut it. I say the same thing every appointment «ok Kim, looooong layers, with some face framing layers in the front no mullet, no bi-​level, it’s still going to be long right?» her response time after time «yes it will still be long Amanda», i mean she says what i want to hear and follows thru. If you are as OCD about your hair as i’am i highly recommend Kim, she’s young, cute and hip, and she knows all the latest hollywood gossip like me so the hour i’m in her chair FLYS by, i like her hair (don’t trust a hair guru with jacked up hair). I love getting a glaze every now and then to bring out the shine! starting to get gray hairs so i may have to really start coloring my hair (i’m holding off as long as possible).

Danielle is the best. Every time I leave the salon, I feel prettier than when I went in. I like the atmosphere here and the staff is very friendly. I never feel intimidated and am always happy with my service.
Parking is only on the street, but isn’t usually a challenge.

I was referred by a friend to go here. I have had the same stylist for years at another salon, but she left. Needless to say i was a bit nervous. Let me just say this, hands down, this was the best hair cut i have ever had. I was very happy with the results and i would highly reccomend it. Cynthia Sardina was my stylist and she was «The Bomb».

When my stylist moved here in 2010, so did I and I have had nothing but good experiences with Michael Mason. The salon is clean, hip, and despite its downtown location, I had never had trouble finding parking. I’ve been going to Danielle for about three years now and she always does an amazing job with the cut and color, which is not always easy with my hair. I have had two «experienced» stylists turn my wavy, reddish brown hair BRIGHT orange in the past but I always leave there with beautiful, healthy, shiny locks and just the right shade.

Stephanie Reed at Michael Mason salon is a hair SUPER GENIUS! Very professional and caring! Your life will be better after you go and see her!

I moved to Sac almost 3 years ago from a city where I had a set stylist. It took me a while after I got here, but I have found my girl! Stephanie Pace is AMAZING! She knew what I was describing and hit it on the money. She really knows her way around hair. Even as my hair grows out between visits, it still looks incredible. She is worth every penny and I really recommend her if she is accepting new clients. Plus, she is super easy to talk to, which is important to me.

I was in-​between stylists and was looking for a place in mid-​town, I happened upon this place when meeting my friend at Sugar Plum Café across the street (separate review)… I was invited in by this orange portal to a hip and vibrant salon that classy and fresh without being too trendy, stuffy or snooty. I’ve been getting my hair cut there for about six months now and I love it. My stylist, Stephanie Schmidt is fantastic — she does extensions both hair and feather — and she the reception service is awesome. You get old-​fashioned service with a modern edge here. You might pay a little bit more, but you pay for excellent service.
Street parking is free but allow a few minutes extra to find a spot where you won’t get a ticket.

Great salon without the attitude. Michelle is my stylist there, and she is consistently great.

I see Renee when I go and have not been disappointed. She’s always been very attentive and kind and makes sure I’m satisfied with the result. She’s also very unique! Trust that your conversation will be very interesting. One time my bob was a little off — piece of advice, make sure your head is very straight when getting a bob (oops)! I went back the next day and there was no problem getting it fixed. The salon is a bit pricey but their customer service and level of expertise won’t have you questioning the price tag.

Its fun, energetic, and today when i got my hair done some of the stylist including the front desk girl were dressed in costumes…
I laughed hysterically cause these women are so light hearted and full of energy and they just don’t care…
If you want to enjoy yourself while laughing and getting a good hair cut come to this salon…
Renee is very invigorating and cheerful…

I love the salon and the Aveda and Bumble and Bumble products they carry; also love Cynthia Sardina. She’s been coloring/​styling my hair for quite sometime now and I’m always happy w/​the results, and cut gets better when growing out! I would highly recommend her!

I haven’t gotten to visit there much but my Sacramento stylist, Cynthia is there and she is a petite fireball of hair styling knowledge!